The Shawshank Redemption
At a glance:
Score: 9.5/10 (10 being the highest)
Genre: Drama
Director: Frank Darabont
Andy Dufresne: Tim Robbins
Ellis Boyd Redding: Morgan Freeman
Warden Norton: Bob Gunton
All I can say for this movie is wow! The Shawshank Redemption is purely mesmerizing and something I would highly recommend, but should be seen more than once to get the full meaning. It seems to be the story of Andy Dufresne surviving in prison and eventually escaping, but it is really the story of how Andy influenced Ellis Boyd Redding.
This movie is a movie about hope. Throughout the whole movie you pity Andy because he is raped, harassed, and abused, but he does not lose hope. He perseveres and eventually escapes prison with money he helped the warden embezzle. You learn the power of hope and how it can change your life from Andy’s story.
I did not notice any weak spots throughout the movie. The acting, direction, and everything else was good. The only thing I questioned was Morgan Freeman playing one of the experienced prisoners. I am not saying that he did not do a good job, he did a fine job, but it is not the type of character I picture Morgan Freeman portraying.
The Shawshank Redemption is great movie and should be watched by everyone, especially those who are down in the dumps, because it will raise your spirits.
Sunday, February 24, 2008
Thursday, February 14, 2008
Images
V for Vendetta: Conspirasy
Cinema Paradiso: Wonderful
The Simpsons Movie: Satire
Psycho: Terror
Gone with the Wind: Depressing
Citizen Cane: Sadness
Shooter: Conspirasy
Ben Hur: Epic
The Graduate: Funny
Rumor Has It: Pointless
Cinema Paradiso: Wonderful
The Simpsons Movie: Satire
Psycho: Terror
Gone with the Wind: Depressing
Citizen Cane: Sadness
Shooter: Conspirasy
Ben Hur: Epic
The Graduate: Funny
Rumor Has It: Pointless
Cinema Paradiso
Cinema Paradiso
At a Glance:
Score: 9/10 (10 being the highest)
Genre: Drama
Director: Guiseppe Tornatore
Salvatore Di Vita adult: Jacques Perrin
Teen: Marco Leonardi
Child: Salvatore Cascio
Alfredo: Phillippe Noiret
Elena Mendola: Agnese Nano
Cinema Paradiso is a wonderful movie that teaches lessons of love and how film affects us all. It tells the story of Salvatore “Toto” Di Vita’s youth and his friendship with a film projectionist, Alfredo. Most of the story is told through flashbacks after Salvatore learns that Alfredo has died. Salvatore visits his home town for the funeral for the first time in almost 30 years. Overall it was a very good movie.
This was a good movie. I enjoy watching foreign films because they are different. They are not all special effects, gimmicks, sequels, or remakes like almost all Hollywood movies are. Cinema Paradiso has a good plot and solid acting. It is enjoyable and can be watched with your family. I really enjoyed it.
The only downside is that it is in subtitles. Since it is an Italian movie it is not in English. While this can be annoying at times, I prefer subtitles instead of voice overs because voice overs seldom match mouth movements and are often censored. Other than that, it is a great film.
I would highly recommend this movie. With a strong plot and solid acting, Cinema Paradiso could easily become one of your favorite movies. I’ll close with my favorite quote from the movie, “Progress always comes too late.”
At a Glance:
Score: 9/10 (10 being the highest)
Genre: Drama
Director: Guiseppe Tornatore
Salvatore Di Vita adult: Jacques Perrin
Teen: Marco Leonardi
Child: Salvatore Cascio
Alfredo: Phillippe Noiret
Elena Mendola: Agnese Nano
Cinema Paradiso is a wonderful movie that teaches lessons of love and how film affects us all. It tells the story of Salvatore “Toto” Di Vita’s youth and his friendship with a film projectionist, Alfredo. Most of the story is told through flashbacks after Salvatore learns that Alfredo has died. Salvatore visits his home town for the funeral for the first time in almost 30 years. Overall it was a very good movie.
This was a good movie. I enjoy watching foreign films because they are different. They are not all special effects, gimmicks, sequels, or remakes like almost all Hollywood movies are. Cinema Paradiso has a good plot and solid acting. It is enjoyable and can be watched with your family. I really enjoyed it.
The only downside is that it is in subtitles. Since it is an Italian movie it is not in English. While this can be annoying at times, I prefer subtitles instead of voice overs because voice overs seldom match mouth movements and are often censored. Other than that, it is a great film.
I would highly recommend this movie. With a strong plot and solid acting, Cinema Paradiso could easily become one of your favorite movies. I’ll close with my favorite quote from the movie, “Progress always comes too late.”
Thursday, January 31, 2008
Top Films Watched So Far
1: The Simpsons Movie
2: Psycho
3: Gone With the Wind
4: Shooter
5: Ben Hur
6: The Graduate
7: Citzen Kane
8: Rumor Has It
2: Psycho
3: Gone With the Wind
4: Shooter
5: Ben Hur
6: The Graduate
7: Citzen Kane
8: Rumor Has It
Friday, January 18, 2008
The Simpsons Movies
The Simpsons Movie
At a Glance:
Score: 9/10 (10 being the highest)
Genre: Animation/Comedy
Director: David Silverman
Homer: Dan Castellaneta
Marge: Julie Kavner
Lisa: Yeardley Smith
Bart: Nancy Cartwright
At last! The Simpsons has finally come to the big screen. This movie is just that, a movie. When I first thought of The Simpsons Movie I pictured just a longer episode, but I was plesently surprised. It feels like a movie the whole time. The acting and plot are just as good, or even better than the show and contain comedy for everyone.
The comedy has many levels. Of course with any comedy, there will be the gags and physical humor, like people getting hit in the groin. However, there are many satirical jokes and ones that take an intellect to understand. That is why this movie is so appealing, there is comedy for everyone.
The only weak spot I could find was some awkward moments. Some of the punch lines try too hard and end up being not funny at all. Also, the supporting characters we have come to know and love have very little part in the movie.
Overall it was a very good movie, with my favorite quote being: “Smithers... I don't believe in suicide, but if you'd like to try it, it might cheer me up to watch.”
At a Glance:
Score: 9/10 (10 being the highest)
Genre: Animation/Comedy
Director: David Silverman
Homer: Dan Castellaneta
Marge: Julie Kavner
Lisa: Yeardley Smith
Bart: Nancy Cartwright
At last! The Simpsons has finally come to the big screen. This movie is just that, a movie. When I first thought of The Simpsons Movie I pictured just a longer episode, but I was plesently surprised. It feels like a movie the whole time. The acting and plot are just as good, or even better than the show and contain comedy for everyone.
The comedy has many levels. Of course with any comedy, there will be the gags and physical humor, like people getting hit in the groin. However, there are many satirical jokes and ones that take an intellect to understand. That is why this movie is so appealing, there is comedy for everyone.
The only weak spot I could find was some awkward moments. Some of the punch lines try too hard and end up being not funny at all. Also, the supporting characters we have come to know and love have very little part in the movie.
Overall it was a very good movie, with my favorite quote being: “Smithers... I don't believe in suicide, but if you'd like to try it, it might cheer me up to watch.”
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